PARAPO
(2024)A blindfolded man steering a rusting jeepney becomes a haunting allegory of a nation in ruin, where passengers are too paralyzed by tradition and fear to stop the inevitable crash—leaving a silent child as the only witness to the system's decay.
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Cast
Earl Angelo Bergardo, Russ Mesia, Zian Bobier
Crew
Jhonny Bobier (Director / Writer / Cinematographer / Editor) • Neil Ajos (Executive Producer) • Lance Allen Gloriani (DOP) • Justine Mark Uy (Videographer)
Synopsis
PARAPO transforms a rusting jeepney into a symbol of the Filipino state — directionless, deteriorating, and dangerously led. It features citizens participating in haunting reenactments of societal dysfunctions like corruption and authoritarianism. The film is a powerful experimental piece that challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about their society.
